US Bridges

Wv 259 F over Lower Cove Run

Good

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.24 MI S of Wv 59 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A158

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 259 F over Lower Cove Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 259 F over Lower Cove Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesWv 259 F
CrossesLower Cove Run
Location0.24 MI S of Wv 59 Sls
RouteState Highway 259
Coordinates38.9273, -78.83747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 259 F over Lower Cove Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 259 F over Lower Cove Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Wv 259 F over Lower Cove Run carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 259 F over Lower Cove Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 259 F over Lower Cove Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.